Wash snow pea shoots with leaves thoroughly and shake them dry. Trim and discard all the tendrils from the shoots as well as any tough stem material.
Bring a deep pot of water to a boil. Drop the snow pea shoots in and stir for one minute. Leaves should wilt and turn bright green.
Drain off boiling water and rinse immediately in cool water. Drain well.
Make stir fry
Peel and slice the garlic thin. Grate fresh ginger root and measure out ¾ teaspoon.
Heat oil in a large shallow skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic and stir briefly until fragrant. Don't allow them to brown more than a light golden color on the edges.
Add snow pea shoots with leaves all at once. Add salt. Toss everything in the hot oil until well-mixed and hot. Serve right away.
Serve
Serve immediately in a heated bowl or platter. If desired, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or gomasio and provide chili paste and soy sauce at the table.
Notes
IngredientsChoose perky greens with nice green color and obvious freshness.Use a neutral-flavored oil like avocado, grapeseed, organic canola, sunflower, or untoasted sesame. PreparationTrim tough tendrils and stem material from snow pea leaves before serving.Drop snow pea leaves in boiling water for only one minute and rinse immediately in cool water.Take care not to burn ginger and garlic.Serving Serve ginger and garlic snow pea leaves in a heated bowl or on a warm platter.Top with optional toasted sesame seeds or serve with gomasio, chili paste, and soy sauce at the table.